False air bag malfunction warning light caused initial distraction followed by false steering wheel air bag deployment.. Trying to steer the car during this event and deal with traffic, vehicle entered intersection and was hit (t boned) on the passenger side by another vehicle.. Airbags on the passenger side then deployed.. No airbags on the drivers side deployed - only the steering wheel air bag prior to impact.
The worst 2005 Porsche Boxster (987) problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987) 368
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines
What 2005 Porsche Boxster (987) owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was 2005 porsche boxster. Car engine self-destructed while driving highway at 70 MPH. Cause was failure of intermediary shaft bearing at 29,000 miles as determined by engine dissembly. Car had been properly maintained and serviced by porsche facilities for its life. Intermediary shaft failed after bearing failed, sending metal pieces throughout engine including into oil sump. Timing belt perforated camshaft cover. Engine was irreparable. There are many other reports on internet sites, easily searchable, for "porsche engine failure" of this type.
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Questions about the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987)
Is the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987) reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987), close to a typical Boxster (987) model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987)?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Porsche Boxster (987) have?
No recalls on record.
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